County

Potter County, PA

11 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Pennsylvania

👥16,492Population
💰$60,671Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$144,279Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.5%
Asian1.3%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma102 (0.9%)
HS Graduate5,127 (45.4%)
Some College1,436 (12.7%)
Associates1,445 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,237 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,936 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College12.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,671 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$144,278 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units12,736
Vacant Units5,933

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Potter County, PA

Potter County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,492 residents. With a median age of 47.87, it is a mature county.

Potter County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,670 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Potter County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $144,278 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $772. Homeownership rates are high at 79.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Potter County are primarily White (95.08%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Potter County, PA is a solidly middle-class area in Pennsylvania. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Potter County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
16720 Austin 1,196 $50,938 $92,800 $784 8.3% 16.7%
16915 Coudersport 5,911 $65,677 $174,400 $805 3.5% 32.9%
17729 Cross Fork 155 $44,375 $82,100 $833 11.0% 15.8%
16922 Galeton 1,610 $62,321 $160,700 $902 1.8% 29.3%
16923 Genesee 1,436 $71,000 $167,100 $763 4.2% 30.0%
16927 Harrison Valley 557 $62,604 $137,500 $840 0.0% 29.5%
16746 Roulette 1,018 $60,606 $95,600 $660 8.4% 26.2%
16748 Shinglehouse 2,687 $56,838 $102,700 $744 6.3% 24.8%
16948 Ulysses 1,683 $46,630 $145,500 $619 5.8% 23.6%